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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Occupational therapists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current NBCOT certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":0.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A notarized document attesting to your citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.","name":"Citizenship Affidavit","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a government-issued ID (e.g., Driver's License or Passport).","name":"Secure and Verifiable Document","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of your OTR status from NBCOT.","name":"NBCOT Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of passing the Georgia-specific laws and rules exam.","name":"Jurisprudence Exam Score","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"georgia-ot","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for and pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.","title":"Pass the NBCOT Exam","url":"https://www.nbcot.org/","url_label":"Register for NBCOT"},{"description":"Create an account on the Georgia Secretary of State (SOS) portal and submit the Occupational Therapist application.","title":"Submit Online Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register with Fieldprint Georgia (GAPS) for fingerprinting. 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